Fishing-rod.



PATENTED AUG. 4, 1908.

B. H. CRANE. FISHING ROD.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 1a, 1903.

N0 MODEL.

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Patented August 42, 1903.

PATENT ELLIOTT H. CRANE, OF KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN, ASSIGNOR TO 0. LE GRAND ALLEN, OF BENTON HARBOR, MICHIGAN.

FISHING-ROD.

SPEGIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 735,471, dated August 4, 1903.

Application filed May 18, 1903. Serial No. 157,630. (No model.)

To all whom, it may concern:

Be it known that I, ELLIOTT 1i (Jeanna citizen of 'the United States, residing at the city of Kalamazoo, in the county of Kalamazoo and State of Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Fishing Rods, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in fishing-rods.

O The objects of this invention are, first, to provide an improved fishing-rod of metal which is light and very elastic or resilient and at thesame time strong and durable; second, to provide an improved fishing rod 5 of metal which has suitable and uniform-elasticity or resiliency from end to end third, to provide an improved metal fishing-rod made up of detachable sections which when united produce a rod of uniform elasticity or resil- 2o iency from end to end; fourth, to provide an improvedfishing-rod which is not top heavy or out of balance; fifth, to provide an improved fishing-rod of metal which is simple in its construction and economical to produce. 2 5 Further objects and objects relating to structural details will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification. g The invention is pointed out in the claims.

A structure embodying the features of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, in which- Figure 1 is an elevation view of my improved fishing-rod. Fig. 2 is an enlarged detail view, partially in section, of one of the sections B, showing the structure thereof.

4o Fi 3 is an enlarged detail view showing the arrangement of the rods 6 e and means of securing them in proper relation to each other. Fig. 4 is a detail cross-sectional view taken on a line corresponding to line 4 4 of Fig. Fig.

5 is an enlarged view of one of the rods 6.

In the drawings the sectional view is taken looking in the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section-line, and similar letters of reference refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

Referring to the lettered parts of the draw ings, the handle A of the rod is preferably formed of wood or any suitable material to provide a suitable grip. The rod illustrated is made up of sections B B and C, which '5 5 are secured together by suitable pin-andsocket joints. The sections B are made up of a plurality of small steel rods e, which are twisted or spirally arranged about a central rod 6. The rods e are held in position about the rod e by ferrules b 1), into which they are inserted. 1 preferably retain the rods in the ferrules and in the proper relation to each other by soldering, as appears in Fig.4. The rods e e are uniformly tapered toward the top. Midway of the sections B, I place a ferrule b, which is fitted snugly in place. This assists in retaining the rods in position and prevents movement upon each other. The ferrules b are provided with sockets to 7c receive the ferrules b of the next succeeding sections. The rods e entering into each section are formed with a taper uniform with that of the adjacent sections, so that uniformity of resiliency or elasticity is secured throughout the rod.

The tip-section G of the rod is formed of a single tapered rod and is provided with a suitable runner at the end. The tip 0 is also formed with a uniform taper, so that the rod has a perfect balance. By thus forming and arranging the parts I secure a rod of great resiliency. The balance also is thus nicely adjusted.

lVhile my improved rod is particularly adapted for use as a sectional rod, it may be formed continuously from end to end.

I have illustrated and described my im-- proved metal fishing-rod in the formpreferred by me on account of its simplicity and econo omy of manufacture. I am aware, however, that it is capable of very great structural variation without departing from my invention.

llaving thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters 5 Patent, is

1. In a fishing-rod, the combination of a suitable grip-section A; sections B, each section consisting of a central tapered steel rod e; a plurality of tapered steel rods 6 spirally arrco ranged about the same; ferrules b 1) into which the ends of said rods are rigidly secured; ferrules b centrally arranged on said sections; and a tip-section formed of a tapered steel rod, the taper of said. rods forming consisting of a central tapered steel rod 6; a

plurality of tapered steel rods e spirally arranged about the same; ferrules b 1) into which the ends of said rods are rigidly secured; and a tip-section 0 formed of a ta- "pered steel rod, the taper of said rods forming each section being uniform with that of the rods of the adjacent sections.

3. In a fishing-rod, the combination of sections consisting of a central tapered steel rod, a plurality of tapered steel rods spirally arranged about the same; ferrules into which the ends of said'rods are rigidly secured, said ferrules being adapted to form joints for said sections; and atip-section formed of a single tapered steel rod, the taper of the rods forming each section being uniform with that of the adjacent sections.

4. In a fishing-rod, the combination of sections consisting of a central tapered steel rod, a plurality of tapered steel rods spirally arranged about the same; ferrules into which the ends of said rods are rigidly secured; and a tip-section formed of a single tapered steel rod, the taper of the rods forming each section being uniform with that of the adjacent sections.

5. In a fishing-rod, the combination of sections consisting of a central tapered steel rod, a plurality of tapered steel rods spirally arranged about the same; and ferrules into which the ends of said rods are rigidly secured, said ferrules being adapted to form joints for said sections.

6. In a fishing-rod, the combination of sections consisting of a central steel rod, a plurality of steel rods spirally arranged about the same; and. ferrules into which the ends of said rods are rigidly secured, said ferrules be ing adapted to form joints for said sections.

7. In a fishing-rod, the combination of sections consisting of a central tapered steel rod, a plurality of tapered steel rods spirally arranged about the same; and ferrules into which the ends of said rods are rigidly secured.

S. In a fishing-rod, the combination of sections consisting of a central steel rod, a plurality of tapered steel rods spirally arranged about the same; and ferrules into which the ends of said rods are rigidly secured.

0. In a fishing-rod, the combination of sections consisting of a central tapered steel red, a plurality of tapered steel rods spirally arranged about the same; means for retaining said rods in position; and means for securing said sections together.

10. In a fishing-rod, the combination of sections consisting of a central steel rod, a plurality of steel rods spirally arranged about the same; means for retaining said rods in position; and means for securing said sections together.

11. In a fishing-rod, the combination of a centraltapered steel rod, a plurality of tapered steel rods spirally arranged about the same; and means for retainingsaid rods in position.

12. In a fishing-rod, the combination of a central steel rod, a plurality of tapered steel rods spirally arranged about the same, and means for retaining said rods in position.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of two Witnesses.

ELLIOTT H. CRANE. [L. s] \Vitn esses:

A. IRENE ADAMS, OTIs A. EARL. 

